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Sentences ending with measures

We know as well what differences to expect in the habits of a mucous and of a serous membrane, as what mineral substances to look for in the chalk or the coal measures. [3]
The State needs waking up-progressive measures. [9]
The conviction that the lazy herd whom he commanded was called upon to pour consolation into a thousand sorrowing hearts, to dry innumerable tears, and to clothe the dry sticks of despair with the fresh verdure of hope, urged him to strong measures. [10]
Every member of the five hundred was provided with a copy; nay, nearly every member was personally appealed to, to appear and speak for the measures. [9]
Only, when they spoke of the necessity of flight, he burst out again, declaring that the time had not yet come for such extreme measures. [10]
Myrtilus, who, in spite of his feeble health, by no means lacked courage, found it especially hard to bear that during the conflicts he was locked up with Bias, but even Ledscha could neither prevent nor restrict these measures. [10]
Hermon went, with Philippus and Thyone, on board the ship which was to convey them through the new canal to Pelusium, where the old commandant had to plan all sorts of measures. [10]
When we speak of threatened difficulties to the Country, it is natural that it should be expected that something should be said by myself with regard to particular measures. [7]
A considerable improvement of the national commerce is expected to result from these measures. [7]
No; it is not necessary to do that; he only cares for practical measures. [4]

Short sentences using measures

What measures have you taken? [5]
Surface measures will not avail. [4]
Sharp measures must be taken. [5]

Sentences containing measures two or more times

These new and accidental newspaper friends declared weekly that measures of paramount importance were slumbering in committees, and cited the measures. [9]

More example sentences with the word measures in them

But as yet you are alive, and you shall hear what the experiences are which make the severest measures the highest justice. [10]
Jen started forward, woman-like, to check the action, but drew back, for she saw heroic measures might be necessary to bring him to consciousness. [11]
The veteran Memnon, with his one arm, had kept watch on the temple-roof during that night's orgy, planning measures for repulsing the enemy's attack, till the storm had burst on him and his adherents with the "artillery of heaven. [10]
Yet, thoroughly imbued with a reverence for the guaranteed rights of individuals, I was slow to adopt the strong measures which by degrees I have been forced to regard as being within the exceptions of the Constitution, and as indispensable to the public safety. [7]
She began the winter with all such counteractive measures as she could employ. [8]
And I'm entirely willing to discuss with him and defend any measures passed in the legislature of this state by a Republican majority. [9]
Yet the tranquillity, which formerly exerted so beneficial an effect, had departed, and the measures of precaution he now felt compelled to adopt, like everything else that brought him into connection with the world, interrupted the progress of his work. [10]
That arbitrary measures were resorted to is true. [7]
His letters from Washington are more occupied with the odd characters he met than with the measures of legislation. [4]
Their late visit was due to the necessity of holding a conference in relation to the measures to be adopted to calm the excited citizens. [10]
As they'd given us the slip, and nothing had come of it, and this was down in the country that he'd been seen, I took no measures about it, and asked no questions--But I can, if you like. [12]
It was confided to the skillful care of Colonel Paul Varney to be steered through this legislature, as hundreds of other measures have been steered through,--without unnecessary noise. [9]
Thuggee became known to the British authorities in India about 1810, but its wide prevalence was not suspected; it was not regarded as a serious matter, and no systematic measures were taken for its suppression until about 1830. [5]
He directed measures to prevent the use of the post-office for treasonable correspondence. [7]
A conscientious purpose to perform this duty is the key to all the measures of administration which have been and to all which will hereafter be pursued. [7]
The standard objected to is the narrow insular one (the term "insular" is used purely as a geographical one) that measures life, social conditions, feeling, temperament, and national idiosyncrasies expressed in our literature by certain fixed notions prevalent in England. [4]
Nations thus tempted to interfere are not always able to resist the counsels of seeming expediency and ungenerous ambition, although measures adopted under such influences seldom fail to be unfortunate and injurious to those adopting them. [7]
When Sabina represented to him what a large outlay these new measures would entail, he replied: "We do not allow the veterans to perish who placed their lives, and limbs at the service of the state. [10]
Science has undertaken to fathom it, and the results which it gains with measures and numbers is of a different value and more lasting than that which the idle sport of the intellects of the older philosophers obtained. [10]
They were allowed to come in in that shape, because in another way it was paid for, considering that as a part of that system of measures called the Compromise of 1850, which finally included half-a-dozen acts. [7]
They are asking to attack and making plans of all kinds, but as soon as one gets to business nothing is ready, and the enemy, forewarned, takes measures accordingly. [2]
What she learned through the neighbours of the increasing number of executions of obdurate heretics she deemed the wise measures of a devout and conscientious government. [10]
But despite all these measures the men, who had till then constituted an army, flowed all over the wealthy, deserted city with its comforts and plentiful supplies. [2]
The authors of these measures know that we are too strong for them; but they will be upon us in due time, and we will be grappling with them hand to hand, if they are not now headed off. [7]
I believe by these and other similar measures taken in that crisis, some of which were without any authority of law, the government was saved from overthrow. [7]
As he breathed the rhythmic measures forth, and one gracious line after another fell upon those enchanted ears in that deep hush, one could catch, on every hand, half-audible ejaculations of "How lovely--how beautiful--how exquisite! [5]
You will acknowledge the receipt of this despatch, stating the day and hour it is received, and inform me what your action will be, so that we may take measures to aid in river and railroad transportation. [7]
The people in the north end of the State were for stronger measures of opposition than we of the central and southern portions of the State, but we were all opposed to the Nebraska doctrine. [7]
The list of the material benefits, for which there was a crying need, bore a strong resemblance to a summary of the worthy measures upon which Mr. Crewe had spent so much time and labour in the last Legislature. [9]
By the Constitution, the executive may recommend measures which he may think proper, and he may veto those he thinks improper, and it is supposed that he may add to these certain indirect influences to affect the action of Congress. [7]
It was not the election of General Harrison that was expected to produce happy effects, but the measures to be adopted by his administration. [7]
If Pharaoh returned, the body-guards would take him prisoner and remove him as Siptah, who liked no halfway measures, had secretly directed, while the chief-priest insisted upon keeping him in mild imprisonment. [10]
It appeared that the amount of thought which was being lavished upon these measures was appalling. [9]
Dr. Copland insisted that contagion had caused these cases; advised precautionary measures, and the practitioner had no other cases for a considerable time. [3]
It was generally supposed, however, that the gentleman from Leith was going to run for the State Senate, and was attempting to get a following in other counties, in order to push through his measures next time. [9]
These measures, whether strictly legal or not, were ventured upon, under what appeared to be a popular demand and a public necessity; trusting then, as now, that Congress would readily ratify them. [7]
It will also specify the measures deemed essential for the national defense and to keep up and supply the requisite military force. [7]
If he opposed some measures for the general good, like high schools and school libraries, it was because he lacked perspective, in his intense individualism, and suspected all expense of being spendthrift. [8]
The three were sitting silent, having arranged certain measures, when Norman sprang to his feet excitedly and struck the table with his hand. [11]
At home the same measures have been fully discussed, supported, criticized, and denounced, and the annual elections following are highly encouraging to those whose official duty it is to bear the country through this great trial. [7]
There was no repressing it, and the authorities felt daily more and more that their old measures of restraint were failing. [10]
With the drugs prescribed are numbers, according to which they are weighed with weights and measured with hollow measures, and accompanying the prescriptions are noted the pious axioms to be repeated by the physician, while compounding and giving them to the patient. [10]
They were not prepared for warlike measures at the moment. [11]
Having given this pledge, which was rather a bold one, and not particularly easy of redemption, Kit lost no time in sallying forth, and taking measures for its immediate fulfilment. [12]
I must take passing notice of another point in the Government's measures for maintaining tranquillity. [5]
He read not only the latest intelligence of the strike, but the editorial comments on it, which praised the firm attitude of both parties, and the admirable measures taken by the police to preserve order. [8]
It is worthy of your serious consideration whether some extraordinary measures to promote that end cannot be adopted. [7]
He was one of the most respected members of the household, the chief mechanician whose duty it was to test and repair the water-clocks, balances, measures and other instruments. [10]
In the cast of the hand exhibited at the bronze foundry, the forefinger measures over three feet long. [4]
The washing down of the decks begins at a very early hour in all ships; in but few ships are any measures taken to protect the passengers, either by waking or warning them, or by sending a steward to close their ports. [5]
But the citizens of Pharan themselves had taken measures for the security of their property. [10]
In the construction of his measures, he ever carefully surveyed every part of the field, and duly weighed every conflicting interest. [7]
The largest, tomb of Alyattes, still measures 3400 feet in circumference, and the length of its slope is 650 feet. [10]
In this state of affairs the Genius of Discord himself could scarcely have invented a way of again setting us by the ears but by turning back and destroying the peace measures of the past. [7]
Reading it over now, with more light and a juster knowledge of character and of measures, is it not probable that he would find it a tissue of misconceptions? [4]
For is it not true, gentlemen, that the great masses of England are against the measures you impose upon us? [9]
She measures time, not by days and months and years, but by the empires she has seen rise, and prosper and crumble to ruin. [5]
There could be no half measures. [11]
I shall have need of your help in passing the measures. [9]
You, who held more extreme notions, either yielded those notions, or, if not wholly yielding them, agreed to yield them practically, for the sake of embodying the opposition to the measures which the opposite party were pushing forward at that time. [7]
They generally supported measures, when it was possible; but when they could not they "deprecated" violent expressions of opinion in other journalistic quarters. [5]
I felt that measures, otherwise unconstitutional, might become lawful, by becoming indispensable to the preservation of the Constitution, through the preservation of the nation. [7]
But no active measures were needed; a number of "Blues" had driven off the "Greens" who had tried to bar Alexander's way, and the lictors came to their assistance. [10]
These are the measures the government has adopted to re-establish order and relieve your condition. [2]
I felt that measures otherwise unconstitutional might become lawful by becoming indispensable to the preservation of the Constitution through the preservation of the nation. [7]
In the simple measures he habitually employed he found least hindrance to his thought. [6]
Let your military measures be strong enough to repel the invader and keep the peace, and not so strong as to unnecessarily harass and persecute the people. [7]
But the time may come, probably will come, when public duty shall demand that it be closed and that in lieu more rigorous measures than heretofore shall be adopted. [7]
We have very maturely considered this question and have arrived at the conclusion that you have a right to use such measures as will secure the State against the loss of six months' interest on these bonds by the indefiniteness of the Act of 1859. [7]
Every Greek of mark is to be found here, as it is in this house that we consult on the wisest measures for encountering the hatred of the priests and bringing the king round to our own views. [10]
During the year many availed themselves of the general provision, and many more would, only that the signs of bad faith in some led to such precautionary measures as rendered the practical process less easy and certain. [7]
The policy chosen looked to the exhaustion of all peaceful measures before a resort to any stronger ones. [7]
Both parties, however, like parties elsewhere, propose and oppose measures and movements, and accept or reject policies, simply to get office or keep office. [4]
Why was California kept out of the Union six or seven months, if it was not because of its connection with the other measures? [7]
By means of it, measures are adopted or rejected contrary to the wishes of the whole of one party, and often nearly half of the other. [7]
To this end it is indispensable that one great evil, which was inherent in the reconstruction measures and is still persisted in, shall be eliminated. [4]
The strategist, it is true, did not believe such tales, but the superstition of the Biamites, who, moreover, aided the Greeks reluctantly to punish a crime which threatened to involve their own countrymen, put obstacles in the way of his measures. [10]
My own purpose is the same; so that the meeting and myself have a common object, and can have no difference, except in the choice of means or measures for effecting that object. [7]
Since, however, it is apparent that here, as in every other state, foreign dangers necessarily attend domestic difficulties, I recommend that adequate and ample measures be adopted for maintaining the public defenses on every side. [7]
There is something irresistibly funny about predestination; about men who are striving and learning and soberly voting upon measures with which they have as little to do as guinea-pigs. [9]
Immediately after his interference with the popular vote he had despatched a letter by a carrier-pigeon to the patriarch in Upper Egypt, and Benjamin's reply would no doubt give him powers for still more vigorous measures. [10]
Strong measures deemed indispensable, but harsh at best, such men make worse by maladministration. [7]
The instruction given in the school of poets was perfectly abominable, as he heard from Councillor Steuerer, who was faithful to the Catholic Church, and strove to induce the Duke of Bavaria to adopt still sterner measures against all this disorder. [10]
All had acquiesced in the Compromise measures of 1850. [7]
For we were in the absolute South now--no modifications, no compromises, no half-way measures. [5]
By such measures, in my opinion, will payment be most certainly secured, not only to the army and navy, but to all honest creditors of the government, and satisfactory provision made for future demands on the treasury. [7]
As a rule, I think it better that Congress should originate as well as perfect its measures without external bias. [7]
Gentlemen of the House, your committee are giving to this bill and other measures their undivided attention, and will report them at the earliest practicable moment. [9]
By means of his death, and the unexpected course of his successor, those measures were never adopted. [7]
When they declined, he assured them that measures would be taken to guard them from every insult. [10]
Since these measures have been in operation all demands on the Treasury, including the pay of the Army and Navy, have been promptly met and fully satisfied. [7]
The deposed magistrate had lost his place for the absurd measures he had proposed, and Aristides was in danger of following in his footsteps. [10]
Under these circumstances Great Britain is called upon to intervene and give it body and independence by resisting our measures of suppression. [7]
The Reverend came frequently and lamented the delay, and told of measures he had taken to hurry things up. [5]
There are new fortunes, undoubtedly, munitions and war fortunes made before certain measures were taken to control profits; and some establishments, including a few supported by American accumulations, still exhibit the number of men servants and amount of gold plate formerly thought adequate. [9]
Ransomed at length for six hundred thousand measures of wheat by her brother Honorius, who handed her over struggling to Constantius, one of his generals. [4]
It is this fact which gives to the measures their true character; and it is the universal knowledge of this fact that has given them the name of "compromises," so expressive of that true character. [7]
Fully determined on extreme measures, he tightened the girdle which held his chiton above his hips and once more went out into the night to judge by the stars what hour it was. [10]
Noble promises damaging exposures concerning Dilworthy and certain measures of his now pending in Congress. [5]
The skeleton measures eight feet, and the living man's height is stated as having been eight feet two, or four inches, by different authorities. [6]

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